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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.54, 41,725.22 and 16,804.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.54, 41,725.22 and 16,804.50 is: 23,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.54 : 41,725.22 = 16,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.54/41,725.22 = 16,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.54x = 41,725.22 × 16,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.54x = 701,171,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,171,459.49/30,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.77

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